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We used mono rigger line tensioned via a jam cleat hidden under the gunnel to adjust the rigger tension on the lines and I found that a little bit of tension downward took alot of the shake out of the system. We've run in some fairly uncomfortable stuff and the riggers are the quietest part of the s...

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Thanks your projects looking pretty clean too. The base tube is available in different lengths 4ft 6ft 8 ft etc. When you order the riggers you should ask for the custom base tube in the length you decide. Our overall length is 28 ft. I believe the stock base tube is 6 ft, making these 2 ft. longer ...

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28ft single spreader rupp with the 8ft base tube. http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k38/glsctr/chimera/832ada88.jpg General rule of thumb is that the tips should be at or just over the transom. By mounting them one top of the house we were able to increase the spread when trolling and keep the gunne...

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Yes to Novus,
Colinite?sp? Insulator wax- white in a bottle
Regular pledge works well for maintenance polishing after you wash and wipe down with a clean t-shirt type rag and water

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Not putting any pics up yet, she's got lots of holes and faring goin on.
The guy that should be puttin pics up is you.

The Hound is lookin good...........

I'm thinkin about gettin some cots for when the wife kicks me out for workin on the boat.

You want in.

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Yeah Bob, Thats what I thought I saw when the shots were up. Must have given you alot more room, considering every inch gained is priceless in these things. Regarding the cockpit set up it sounds like we used similar system we to all the available decking out to the hull sides(no formica panels)and ...

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Bob.
You had another advantage in your install. It looked like the outside stringers were "lower" than normal. Is that were you got the extra height to run over the top with stock engine boxes?

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Vince, We pulled out our Cummins to redo the engine beds and bilges as part of our restoration. Depending how far you are going with your refit there are a few options. The fuel tank is your enemy here. A) You can go over the top with dry exhaust and join up the water on the outboard side, which mea...

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Scot, The gears went to a rebuilder in Fl. Talked to him once he sent me a check and a bill of lading. Awesome guy. If anyone has to get rid of Cummins parts or good high Horsepower gears this guy pays good money. Send me a pm if you need more info. Recently I called and swapped out a set of exhaust...

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Scot,
The material is the same as the textured rubber on a fighting chair footrest. Murray Products or one of the other manufacture's may be able to get you some.
Also saw some in the Lewis Marine catalog, its called Pyramid mat Fig 4137 on page 746. $46.95 per yard list.

Good luck

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Looks real similar to the Blachwatch 30 another hunt design. At least it ain't one of those nasty Napier's.

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I figure the whole deal will last at least 10 years with it out in the weather. Money well spent. Doug, UV's got the right idea. Keep that Strataglas out of the weather as often as you can. Under the best conditions it begins to get tough to see through in 3 or so years. The Strataglas also loosens...

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Think the latest version is at 420 hp QSB. The big jump in power came from common rail technology. Who knows where it will end. Did anyone ever think you could get a 671 detroit to 525hp it started at 210 (sound familiar). If it weren't for the emission standard these things have to meet that little...

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Doing some research for a new project at work.

Found that image while surfing for ideas and thought it was worth posting.

Below is some of the stuff we currently do in the marine division.
http://www.voithturbo.de/vt_en_paa_marine.htm

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Guess when they are that big you don't worry about hitting something with the wheels.

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Tried and true can't go wrong. Little bit touchy with install and setup on the Simrad.
The only thing better is the TR-1 Gladiator bit more money easier set up.
We have a Simrad on the Bertram and a Gladiator on the Silverhawk. Neither have let us down......ever.

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Mikey,
For a cool small diameter muffler try the centubular from vernatone. Little bit of money but very small diameter. Should have pics ready to post next week some time of our layout.

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Capt. Dave, I've never met you and know nothing of the life you live. By being a member of this site I understand we have at least one thing in common, these little holes in water we call boats. Having watched my wife pull through and win the fight against cancer I know the toll it can take on both ...

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Mikey, You can run 5" through the bulkhead then adapt it to 6". The 5" will pass easier between the fuel tank and gear on the port side. The 6" is tough to run, damn near impossible if the tank is in its original position forward and you have trolling valves. If you have the rear mounts on the bell ...

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It seems to make sense and is the natural progression in the manufacturing process. Now the hull goes down the line and you install the power pod. Fast and easy. Props face in the right direction for hitting things.. And the duo prop gig is proven in the outdrive market. Hell if it wasn't for people...

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Doug
If you are using the woven remeber to put mat on each side of it. This helps keep the resin from running out of the woven and leaving you with a weak bond. It also helps reduce some of the heavy texture the woven leaves if you are planning on finishing the area off.

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For 8k you could have a custom fabricated aluminum half tower. My guess is you could get a 3 sided enclosure for that money with it. You would have to use the old rag top design with a fiberglass skin for the top. Look into that they don't need replacing every 8 years.

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If you can do a redesign to you could use todays LED lights the thing could last forever. I'm trying to get a set to fit in ours.... No luck yet.

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Does he have a girlfriend?

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Neil, Not thinking new tank at this point. The tests done on with E-diesel have shown damage to fuel pumps and injectors. UL will not certify anything pumps for moving ethanol laced product. We'll build the teak deck so that it can be removed if the tank ever becomes an issue. It won't hurt so bad i...

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Copied below off of a google search. Renewable Diesel Fuel Biodiesel Note: The Department of Energy's Office of Biomass Program has refocused its research and development portfolio and the technology on this page is no longer a research priority. Biodiesel is made by transforming animal fat or veget...

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Just thought I'd send this along. Many people unfortunately were born after our own Grandpas had passed on and never had the opportunity to enjoy moments like this. The grandson writes... My long-passed grandfather's birthday is coming up and for me it is a time to reminisce. We used to take long wa...

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Sooooooo can you get the convicts from the ladies prison too. Work Release- sounds relaxing

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Block heater to start a CAT? I always thought you just turned them on, not start them.(3208,3126,3406,3196, C20, C30, C32, C32A) Block heater to start a Cummins? Cummins 6B has a heating filament already installed on the air intake (B and C for sure), and ours always start. Just wait for the voltage...

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Neil,
Don't forget to tell em about the fancy seats

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roll off works. Its not for every day use but once a year it should be ok even for the standard thread.
Little tooth brush scrub let it sit (but not to dry) then plenty of water to rinse.

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We can do this again in Feb. I'll post a underwater lights message like last time. If you want to play let me know.

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Looks good Doug. Anxious to hear how they look. Any thoughts on bulb upgrades? Merry Christmas

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If he can get used to the single levers he's welcome to drive er. All the fun is in the pit anyway. We'll give him a fake mustache so nobody asks how old he is.

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I Love the idea, a Bertram Hatteras shootout Carnival Style. You know who can drink the most, make the loudest noise hitting the floor. Technicolor puke awards a real hoot.
And when the weather gets crappy us RLDT drivers can jump into a boat with a cabin that fits more than 3 people for a cocktail.

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Oh Crap!!!! Now I gotta get an oil rig to catch fish. Man this is getting expensive...

Merry Christmas!!!!!

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I should have elabortated. We are using one out the back due to the fact the boat has trim tabs that hang off the transom, and placing a light above or near a trim tab will cause a shadow. The other two are going on the bottom. I agree with Brewster there are nights when the lights work against you ...

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Ernest, One out the back is fine, you can angle it down and keep it as low as you dare. The lower the better because there is less turbulence (read as bubbles) to refract the light. The two on the bottom side of the hull should be out of the way of the prop wash (I don't like the wheel wash beating ...

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OH yeah you couldn't miss it. The charters would always ask,"What's that noise?"

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Bob, I worked on a boat for several years as a kid. We schoolie fished in the spring and offshore in the summer and fall. We had one set of wheels that hummed at 5-6kts. This was the set that we did our best schoolie fishing with. The fish weren't jumpin into the boat or anything but on a percentage...

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Sooooooo, What's the bumper sticker gonna be?

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Man I've heard about them but never saw the damage. WOW!!!!! No wonder commercial duck hunters were so lethal on the Barnegat and Chesapeake bays. Imagine cuttin that thing loose on a raft of birds. Makes the 3" 12 gauge seem a bit toy like.

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Hueso, Look at price but look at service and parts availability. I hear good things from the yanmar guys and I love the cummins in our boat. Hind sight being what it is, I'd probably look at a pair of 270 6B's, less maintenance with fairly good speed 25-27kts @ cruise. But if Cummins has no support ...

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Good Luck Walter,
Couple of people I know have gone through it and the end result is worth the price of admission. Listen to the docs and do the PT. You'll be better then new.

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Hey Doug I like it. Looks like you've been busy. Love to see some shots with the lighting layout. Keep it up looks good

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I'd let Timmy pull the RLDT slogan, I'm sure there are a few ideas only he can articulate.

"Old Dog Same Tricks Bertram 31"
"At least I don't own a Hatteras -Bertram 31"
"Its blowin we're goin Bertram 31"

Then there is the classic:

" Best Boat Ever Built- Bertram 31"

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The fish don't bother her, as a matter of fact when we were dating I had her on a few of those fall mad dog bluefish blitz's (back before bass were so plentiful) in a little center console. She must of cranked 20 of those alligators. All I did was hook up a fresh one and hand it off. And no I did no...

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Shortly after this shot was taken he showed up with one of them fluffy tree rats on the back deck. Didn't need breakfast that day. Wife wretched....... Course I was traveling, would of liked to play tug with him and it.
Needless to say they scatter pretty quickly when he goes out now.

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He's a Giant Breed
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
read as
"North American Piss Hound!!!!"

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So this is my other Bertram (now I can say I got 2) http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k38/glsctr/DSC_0169.jpg He has been nearly as costly as the real thing. Tonight he decided that the wifes persian rug would be the best spot to finish off his use of todays liquid refreshment. Needless to say after...

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